Original '80s “Supergirl” Star Weighs in on Milly Alcock's Version of the DC Character
Helen Slater says Milly Alcock is fierce and strong as the new film draws mixed reaction after a $37 million domestic opening.
- Original Supergirl star Helen Slater praised Milly Alcock's performance in the new DCU film, describing Alcock as "astonishing" with "fierce, strong and great comic timing."
- Director Craig Gillespie's film launched to $37 million domestically over the weekend, sparking debate over box office performance despite Alcock's portrayal emerging as widely praised.
- Emphasizing fresh interpretations, Slater stated, "My understanding is that these myths should be changing." She believes evolving classic characters like Kara Zor-El keeps stories alive and echoes current cultural shifts.
- CEO Peter Safran acknowledged the opening sum did not meet expectations, yet remains positive, calling the film "just one component of a broader, long-term strategy at DC Studios that we remain confident in."
- Based on the Woman of Tomorrow comic series, the film follows Kara Zor-El on an interstellar journey as the second DCU entry after 2025's Superman, presenting a notably "haunted" version of the hero.
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'Great Comic Timing': Original 'Supergirl' Star Helen Slater Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Struggles
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Original '80s “Supergirl” star weighs in on Milly Alcock's version of the DC character
"My understanding is that these myths should be changing," Helen Slater said.Helen Slater in 'Supergirl'; Milly Alcock in 'Supergirl'Credit: Stanley Bielecki Movie Collection/Getty; Courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesKey pointsHelen Slater, who played Supergirl in 1984's Supergirl, shared her opinion on the new Supergirl movie starring Milly Alcock.Slater said she thinks that superhero "myths should be changing": "We want reinterpretations."The ac…
Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Setback: “Fierce, Strong and Great Comic Timing”
Helen Slater, who starred as Supergirl in the original 1984 DC movie, praises Milly Alcock and the new Warner Bros. film as its bombs at box office.
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